Manager Electronics Engineering

State of North Carolina

About The Position

Division of Engineering Construction and Maintenance (DECM) is seeking an energized and team-oriented Electronics Engineering Manager to provide leadership to an established well-respected team that seeks to lead the State of North Carolina in design and planning. If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave and paid holidays, please apply today! The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services. We have a mission that matters! Electronics Engineering Manager for (NCDAC) – DECM. This position leads, plans, prioritizes, directs, coaches, teaches, and designs electronic engineering work for the department in partnership with 3 full time electronics engineers, one temporary electronics, and other external supporting staff. As a manager, you are responsible for performance evaluations and administration of the personnel policies and procedures. Moreover, it is critical for this position to collaborate well with other in-house disciplines (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Management, Civil and Project Management) to craft plans and designs that serve our customer’s needs. In addition, you will work closely with other design and construction disciplines within DECM, other DAC Units, State Agencies, and with outside design and construction entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in the design and integration of security, building automation, and/or surveillance systems for institutional/commercial/governmental projects.
Demonstrated experience in vertical construction of institutional, commercial, and/or governmental experience in at least two of the following areas: intrusion detection systems security door controls surveillance systems building automation controls.
Demonstrated vertical construction cost estimating for institutional, commercial, and/or governmental projects.
Demonstrated experience planning, scoping, budgeting electronics projects (or other major construction aspects).

Responsibilities

Represents DECM as the subject matter expert on electronic security measures, electronic surveillance, and electronic building controls.
Conducts programming and planning activities for DAC physical plant facilities, providing consultation and technical support in electronic/security/surveillance/ construction related matters.
Directs Electronics team in developing scope, schedule, and budget for projects and monitors same for timely and proper execution.
Performs advanced electronic design and integration work through the preparation of detailed plans and specifications to be used by DAC’s in-house construction or maintenance forces in the construction and renovation of DAC physical facilities.
Administers contracts for electronics related renovation, maintenance, and repair of DAC physical facilities.
Provides leadership, professional / technical guidance, and administrative direction to Electronics Section. Collaborates with discipline peers to strengthen Design team. Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel at all levels of DAC.
Administers / schedules internal project management system for design, construction, renovation, major maintenance, and repair of Departmental physical facilities.
Provides technical support to force account (internal employee) construction, renovation, major maintenance, and repair of DAC physical facilities that are being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
Guides development of standards for electronics engineering team.
Provides other technical duties and special projects as directed by Executive Management.